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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Bill Nye,s BnYhood.

IF / were boy again, endowed
with the same wild passion for
plucking watermelons in the dark of
the moon," writes Bill Nye in the
Boston Globe, / would no doubt fall
victim to that overmastering pas
sion as / did before, but looking at
il as do now, would be wiser.
Boys cannot, however, have the
mature judgement of manhood with
out the experience and rheumatism
that go with 1T. SO it is better that
In our childhood we may be able to
eat raw turnip with safety, and
know something later on In life.
notice a great change in myself
while comparing my present condi
tre9 with that of joyous boyhood.
'rb,n had no sense, but had a
j, Sd digestion. Now | haven't
even the digestion.
The hurrying years have cavorted
over my sunny head until they have
worn it smooth, but they have left a
good deal yet for me to learn. ! am
still engaged in learning during the
day and putting arniea on my ex-
perience at night.
Childhood is said to be the most
gladstone period in our lives, and in
some respects this statement may be
regarded as reliable, but it is not all
joy. / have had just as much fun IN
late years as | did in boyhood,
though the people with whom | have
been thrown in contact claim that
their experience has been different.
| hope they do not mean anything
personal by that.
do sometimes wish that | could
be boy again, but | smother that
wish on account of my parents.
What they need most is rest and
change of scene. They still enjoy
children, but they would like a
chance to select the children with
whom they associate.
NY parents were blest with five
bright eyed and beautiful little boys,
three of whom grew up, and by that
means became adults. ! am IN that
condition myself was the eldest
of the family with the exception of
my parents | am still that way.
My early life was rather tempestuous
in places, occasionally flecked with
sunshine, but more frequently with
retribution. was not very good
roadster when young, and so retr-
button was most always just In the
act of overtaking me. While out
ragged justice was getting its work on
me, the other boys escaped through
small aperture in the fence.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

THE Balch railroad commission
bill seems to be the knottiest prob
lem before the legislature, and it has
elected some amusing arguments
from economic sticklers. If a com
mission should be authorized, and
we believe one ought to be, then a
sufficient salary should be paid to
secure the best men in the state for
commissioners. A commission com
posed of cheap and ignorant men
would be worse than no commission
at all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
THE United States senate last Fr

THE United States senate last Fri
day, in less than twenty minutes,
passed two bills appropriatlng s ),
100000 for coast defenses, naval ar
NOR and ornaments for Notifications
and cruisers. 1t is the largest ap-
preparation, except the regular ap
preparation bills, that has been made
at one time since the war. Had there
been urgent need for immediate &C
ton in the presence of an invading
enemy, the proceedings Of the senate
could not have been more prompt or
unanimous. The two measures look
to the establishment of plant for
sea coast guns at various points, and
for another plant for guns for naval
vessels at Washington, the purchase
of steel from American manufactur-
ers, and the beginning of compre-
hensive plan for sea coast defenses.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
In rms issue will be found the nc

In THIS issue will be found the no
tice of election on the county seat
question, which takes place on the
10th of March next, as ordered by
the circuit court at its last Noyem
Der term. So far the contest of this
matter has been conducted in a quiet
and pacific manner, and it is to be
hoped that it will be continued in
the same spirit, leaving the voter
free to exercise his choice of places -
guided alone by cool, common sense
and reason-without any appeal to
passion and prejudice, either per-
sonal or local.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
MORTGAGE SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a power of sale contained in GER
tain mortgage executed By U. U. Nor
ris to J. Ii. Epstein and Emanuel Peck
on lst day of November, 1850, to secure
the payment of three promissory notes
of fifty-six dollars each. which said
mortgage is recorded in .'Record Book
TT pages $50 and so. | shall sell, on
Saturday the 18th day of March, 1887,
at the front door of my store house in
the town of Atkins, Pope county, Ar
kansas, at public sale, to the highest
bidder for cash, the following lands in
said mortgage described, to-wit: The
North West Quarter of the South East
Quarter of Section Three 49,. and the
South West Quarter of the South West
Quarter of Section Two ~, in Town
ship Seven ~, North of Range Eigh-
teen dS) West, in Pope county, Ar
kansas. EPH. EPSTEIN,
inch 2. Assignee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
The Arkansas Legislature.
sENATE-BlLrs PASSED.


To amend the law relative to Sab
bath breaking, which allows the 90
servance of any one of the seven
days, by religious sects.
To prohibit the expectation OF
game and fish from this State.
To close and transfer certain &C
counts and funds in the State treas
ury to the revenue fund.
To legalize and make binding the
acts of deputy clerks.
Protect employees and others
against railroad companies.
Requiring county judges to ex-
amlue all bonds of executors, and
administrators, etc, and If found
insufficient, authority is granted to
set the bond aside and have new
one made.
For the relief Of the poor, chang
ing the Sunday law relative to keep
ing open baker aud butcher shops,
etc The law in reference to barber
shops was permitted to remain as it
is.
For better government of cities of
the first class.
For the collection Of back taxes
from railroad companies.
To regulate the change of venue
in civil and criminal cases in courts
in the State.
TO reduce salary Of county judge
Of independence from $1,000 to 5000.
To abolish public executions.
To amend and extend Sec. 5572
Mansfeld's Digest relating to arson.
Bill to amend Sec. 5226 Mansfeld's
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
orresponaence Or me Democrat.

Correspondence OF the democrat.
APPLETON, ARK, Feb. III, 1881
Again we ask fer admittance into
Your excellent sheet.
Health is, or hiss been, very bad
in this section for some time. -Four
of Dir. j. T. Burris' children have
had athe slow fever" jim is not out
Of danger yet, but we hope he will
recover soon. / believe all that
have heard from are well or getting
better, but the one referred to above
Mr.. Edgar Wooten, who has been
away for some time, was welcome
visitor to our little town last Satur
day.
Mr.. M. w. seems to think great
deal OF Uncle Bart Tate and family
lately. You see Miss Maggie Bono
is boarding there. There may be Q
transfer.
Messrs. Dolph Reynolds. j. H
Bruton and j. w. Stokes paid Nor
rilton a visit this week.
Mr.. Kinsrey, our efficient carpen
ter, will build the new store, Whicl
is to be occupied by Reynolds, Len,
lev d. Co. We wish the bs-s,,ss Inucf
success Is die the great mercantile world
Three new dwellings will grace
our city soon.
Mr.. Porter Conley was welcome
visitor last week.
Prof. Keith's school at this place
will close next Tuesday.
Rev. Mr.. McAnally preached ;
good sermon last Sunday.
There is some steps being taker
towards building new &. 7. cburcl
house at this place. We hope tht
excitement will continue until W.
are safely housed in house that viii
be respectable for our church.
Mr.. G. C. Koe's many friends vii
be sorry to learn that he is not ex
pected to live long.
Capt. Barbee, popular Memphis
drummer, was with us last Tuesday
BILL JUG.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

The forthcoming issue Of The
MEMPHIS SUNDAY TINES February
49, will contain a sketch Of the Bat.
tie of Fort Donelson, fought Feb. r.
16, 1862. These war sketches will
be special feature of The Times in
the future, as they are having an II.
Illustrated series prepared by well
known writer's and will publish them
upon their 25th anniversary. The
sketch of Fort Donelson will be fol-
owed by the Battle of Shiloh.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that in pu--
suance of an order and judgment of the
circuit court of Pope county, Arkansas,
made at its November term, 1886, an
election will be held at the several pre-
cincts, in said county, OH Saturday the
10Th day of March, 1887, upon the fol-
lowing questions, to-wit;
LIST. Shall the county seat be removed
to Russellyille.
End. Shall the county seat be remov-
ed to Atkins.
Said election to be held by the judges
heretofore appointed to hald, the gener-
al election held Sept, 90 I s, and to
ner that general "a g = frequired
by law to be "
[SEALl
this the 18th day of Feb. 1897.
JAMES PoTTs,
Clerk Pope County Circuit Court
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
no THE FARMERS OF AR
KANSAS.
The Evils Besetting our AgrI-
cultural Glasses "A Move
ment TO Secure
Improvement.
Strong Appeal TO Farmers-A
state Convention Called
for Little Rock Febru-
airy 26, 1887.
County Judges In Every County
Urged to Appoint Good
Men as Delegates Who
VIII Serve.

1t is apparent TO every intelligent
man In the state that agriculture in
Arkansas is not what it should be.
Year after year we go on digging a
crop of money out of the soil, which
is no sooner gathered than IL is sent
away in exchange for provisions for
man and beast, leaving an INSULT
cheney of the circulating medium
which must be supplied by "crop
mortgages. = ed which being mort
ssS%ses on the proceeds of future labor,
have tendency and indeed the eff
feet to emasculate our energies, and
to render our labors therefore much
less efficient and fruitful.
Periodically every year by the first
of March the proceeds of the pre-
vious years work have been exhaus
ted, and from that time to the au-
tumn harvest of cotton we haye "hard
times" THIS should not be.
There is no reason in the nature
of things which renders this state Of
affairs either necessary or even justl-
fable. On the contrary, there is
every reason in the nature of things
in our soil, our unexcelled climate,
our facilities for transportation, why
Arkansas agriculture should Yield to
it's farmers as many of the blessings
of civilization as that of any other
state of the union. There is no other
reason outside our own pernicious
system Of farming why our farmer
should not have at hand the year
round, not only money enough to dis
pense with the crop mortgage, but
enough to afford our families those
refining and educating Influences
which belong to civilized life.
But the remedy must be applied
by the farmers themselves. To this
end and that we may have concert of
action and that wisdom which flows
from a multitude of counsel, the I'M
dersigned have been appointed to in,
vite the farmers of the state TO
send delegates to convention to be
held in Little Rock on the Goth day
of February, 1887.
We respectfully request the coun
ty judges OF each county to appoint
one delegate and an alternate from
each county in addition to those to
be sent by agricultural organizations
such as Wheels, Oranges, etc. Re
speetfully, but earnestly submitted.
nj. f. LOCKE, Chairman,
w. Al. FIsHBAcK,
j. ID. JAMES,
Executive Committee.
Nj. w. MANvILLE, Secretary.
February Z, 1887.
z | do most heartily concur in and
sympathize with the purposes OF this
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

The Foster-Barnett contest in
the house was decided in favor Of
the sitting member-Mr. Foster,
notwithstanding the majority report
Of the committee on elections recon
mended the seating of the contest
ant. The adherents Of Barnett are
not downed, and the question will be
very likely to get before the house
again in some shape.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

these resolutions be furnished the
families OF the deceased, and copy
be furnished the RusselIville DEMo-
Graf and Cumberland Presbyterian
for publication.
Done by order Of the session, Feb.
liz, 1887.
ROBERT f. WILLIAMSON,
Chairman of Com.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
MOTHERS

Often neglect and delay in giving
proper attention TO their children who
have become unhealthy. Place your
slckly daughter upon the use Of b. b.
u. as tonic and general regulator
give It to your weak and feeble chill
dren; prescribe IL to your husband and
sons as a general tonic and appetizer
before breakfast, and they will never
have any use for whisky bitters. For
sale by j. w. Wells. feb %
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

A sTATIsTIcIAN declares that while
the annual increase OF the population
is less than two per cent, the annua
increase of physicians is more thar
five and one half per cent.-Ex
change.
1t is not often the relationship be
tween cause and effect is so patent
as in this case.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

PoPE's representatives in the leg
islature, Messrs. G. T. Cazort in the
senate and w. L. Slbley in the house
are rated as among the most atten
tive and assiduous workers in that
body. And we note with pleasure
that wherever reported their votes
are on the right side.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

The Arkansas legislature will
doubtless refuse to pass a constitu-
tional anti free pass bill, but when
the interstate commerce bill goes In.
to effect April 1st, the obstlnacy of
these peryerse Legislators will boot
them nothing. This bill interdicts
the giving of free passes to legisla-
tors and congressman.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

ARKANSAS is evidently pushing
her claims as a fruit growing State,
for she is attracting a good many
fruit growers from Illinois, Ohio and
indiana, who believe they can labor
more prodtably in this new field.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
State Horticultural Society

state horticultural society.
Little Rock Gazette, 18th.
Alta meeting of the executive com
mittee, held yesterday, the 18th inst
it was thought advisable, in view OF
the probability of a farmers conven-
tion to be called on or about March |,
to call meeting of the State society
at that date. A meeting is therefore
called, at the City hall, Little Rock,
at 10 a. NJ, Thursday, Feb. "a, for
the purpose of electing officers to
serve Tor the ensuing year, and the
transactions of other important bust
ness. A full attendance is desired
of the members, and all others who
are interested in advancing hortl-
culture in Arkansas. Delegates and
members of district, county and local
societies are specially invited.
Liberal premiums will be offered
for exhibits Of native wines and
fruits. Matters of interest to the
vineyardist and fruit grower will be
considered. f. f. BABcocK,
Chairman Elk. Com.
Papers friendly, please copy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Sc columns of reading matter per week
for only 81 per year.
STATE NEWS, SUPREME CT. NEWS
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim,
and that said proof VIII he made before the
1887, viz:
- Freeman, widow OF Thomas M. Freeman,
H'd entry No. 1a,46i. for the u n W u sec q
TIP IL n aud see 81 TIP IL n + 10 west.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land. viz
Mart Standridge, VIM. Branch, NJ. d. Free
man and DELPHI Cantrell, OF Freeman, Pope.
county, Arkansas.
inch % st A. G.. LEMING, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

Prominent republican politicians
at Washington offer the prediction
that the next republican presiden-
tial ticket will contain the names OF
John Sherman and Joseph B. Haw-
ley. What's the matter with the
statesman from Maine?
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

TWENTY FOUR days more of the
general assembly, and there is
strong probability that the session
will have to be extended in order to
finish the large amount of work laid
ont
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

The war cloud in the old world
grows denser and denser as time
speeds on. The best informed, both
at home and abroad, very freely ad
NIT the certainty Of the coming
conflict. Ere the ides OF April it
is thought the thunders of battle
will reverberate throughout Europe.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

ONE Of the best speeches made IN
on the bill to prevent con
gressmen from appearing as attor-
neys for land grant railroads, was
made by Senator j. FL. Berry Of this
state. 1t is so full of truth and logic
that we reproduce 1t on our fourth
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

In the senate the bin to increase
the number Of supreme judges to
five, failed TO pass. The opposition
gave most excellent reasons for their
non-support OF the measure.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

The bill for the collection OF taxes
over due by corporations in this
state passed the house unanimously.
1t is q good bill aud will doubtless
pass the senate by decisive ma
iorltY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

CONSIDERABLE Excitement exists
at Morrilton over the discovery that
immense coal fields underlie the
town. Arrangements are being
made to go into active mining ope
rations,
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
AHANDSOME HAUL
Made on the l.. s. l.. by a Citizen
of Memphis.

One OF the luckiest citizens OF
Memphis, perhaps, or one who has
had AS much good fortune during
the past thirty days as any other, is
William Palen, who for some years
has been employed as Waterman at
the Mississippi and Tennessee depot
and who in the last monthly draw
ing Of the Louisiana State Lottery
Company held one-tenth Of the tick
ct which called for the capital prize
of $4,000. An Avalanche reporter
met Palen by chance yesterday and
asked him how he stood prosperity.
Il take it pretty calmly" he replied,
'sand don't know that my little for
tune will affect my ordinary way OF
living much. IL have been working
for many years at a moderate salary,
and have always managed to make a
good living.
This little stroke Of luck, however,
will help me along great deal, of
course. / always thought, somehow
or other, that if I'd keep hammerin'
away at that lottery I'd win some
thing after while, and although /
was always expecting it, was very
much surprised when ! found out all
of sudden that | had won the $4,000.
All | had to do was to present the
ticket to the Commercial Bank here
and the money was paid over very
promptly. / intend to go into the
grocery business, and as | am not as
Young as used to be, you know
will try to make an easy living, and
use my little fortune In the best way
possible Memphis { Tenn Avail
anche, Jan. 30.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

The dependent soldiers pension
bill, generally regarded as a most
uncalled for and iniquitous measure,
has been vetoed by the President.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Digest, relating to damages received

Digest, relating to damages received
by persons from railroads.
An act providing the manner by
which territory annexed TO towns
and cities may be attached to and
made part of some ward.
For changing venues in criminal
cases before magistrates, permitting
change of venue from one to an
other Justice in the same township.
An act to define and punish misde-
meanors, making it an offence to per-
suade an apprentice to leave his
master.
To amend 5l0S Mansfield's Digest,
regarding pleadings and practices,
and requiring the party claiming
continuance on ground Of absent
witnesses, must also state that the
absence Of the witness was not at the
conivance of the patty claiming.
Compelling railroads to keep cross
ings of public roads in good repair.
BY vote of five to twenty-five the
Senate refused to pass a bill con
soIidating elections.
HOUSEHOLDS PASSED.
Senate bill to prohibit sale Of in
toxicants within ten miles of Ouch
tia College at Arkadelphia.
To compel the teaching of physiol
ogy and hygiene in public schools.
To extend time for payment of I'M
paid taxes for the year 1886 until
the 10th day Of April, 1887.
Senate bill requiring the construc-
tion and maintenance of chutcs and
aprons TO facilitate the passage OF
fish over dams, etc.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

TExARKANA, Ark, has another
public journal, the Weekly Repubh-
can, Bate n Orr proprietors, and
Judge Thomas Orr editor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

Elk SENATOR Thurman, of OHIO,
was offered, but declined, position
on the inter. state commerce com
mission.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

A BILL abolishing public execu
lions has passed the senate. 1t
ought to pass the house and become
a law,
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

The soate, county and national
elections shall not be consolidated,
so say the solons.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

NEARLY one half of the United
States Senators are millionaires.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

SECRETARY Manning will soon re
tire from the Treasury department
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

AN persons who mortgage their
personal property and crops to the mer-
chants must make arrangements with
said merchants to pay for their medi-
eines, as we positively will not credit
them. I'M. UARKpy
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

THE strike of freight handlers in
New York resulted in ignominious
defeat. The outs are accepting the
best terms for getting in again.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

SENATOR elect Reagan Of Texas is
q farmer, 70 years old.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
j. ID. JAMES

Nj. w. MANvILLE, Secretary.
February Z, 1887.
do most heartily concur in and
sympathize with the purposes OF this
call. S. Z. HUGHES, Governor.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-28

good season for tobacco growing. There
was an enormous crop and prices were
low. This year, the Kentucky farmers
who raise the bulk of that which is used
in the manufacture of high grade
smoking and chewing tobacco. concluded
they would plant but little. Seeing the
situation the tobacco brokers bought
up slyly 100000 pounds of last
years. crop, thus virtually securing
the entire crop on hand. Then they
advanced the price from 6 to 10 cents
we refer to the white barley leaf-aoove
the ruling market price. Although cigar
and cigarette stock will not be appre-
ciably advanced, those who use "plug"
chewing and smoking will be obliged to
pay large advance just as soon as the
present stock of the retailers is worked
Off. But this speculative deal can be
made to prove q boomerang. and we ad-
wise smokers and chewers to forego the
weed for e time until the brokers are
brought to terms-or until their increas-
ing health, appetite and general feelings
are so apparent that they decide to dis
card it altogether.